When Cases Are Chosen Because They Represent the Average Individual

question 62

Multiple Choice

When cases are chosen because they represent the average individual in a context, this is called:

• A) Maximum variation sampling
• B) Extreme-case sampling
• C) Homogeneous sampling selection
• D) Typical-case sampling

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Definitions:

Scale Construction

The process of developing a measurement tool that quantitatively assesses a particular variable or set of variables.

Linear

A relationship or progression that is straight or sequential, often referring to models where the effect of one variable on another is constant.

Cultural Contexts

Pertains to the environmental and social factors that influence the values, behaviors, and perceptions of individuals or groups.

Factor Structure

The pattern and relationship of underlying factors identified through factor analysis that explains the variability among observed variables.